World War IDS Vasconia

DS Vasconia was struck by a mine on April 9, 1918, by a mine laid by the German U-boay UC-33 at the entrance to Alexandria. The ship was en route from Naples, via Massawa, to Calcutta, carrying general cargo, mail, and passengers. At the time of the shipwreck, there were 32 crew members and 44 passengers on board the Vasconia. Seven people lost their lives in the shipwreck.

(Source: Sjøhistorie.no)

Maritime enquiry: Vasconia

(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 4 : 1918, via Nb.no)

About DS Vasconia

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1899

  • Wrecked

    09.04.1918

  • Carrier

    Odd Berg, Kristiania

  • Tonnage

    3052 brt

Casualties